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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lown, n. [Appar. irreg. var. of Lunȝe n.] pl. = Loyn n. 1. —1591-2 Rob Stene 20.
That celestiall seid, Quhilk frome ȝour lownis … I howp richt sone to see incres